8. Categorization and Need for Hearings

In Resolution ALJ 176-3260 dated September 2, 2010, the Commission preliminarily categorized the Application as ratesetting, and preliminarily determined that hearings were necessary. No protests have been received and there is no apparent reason why the Application should not be granted. Given these circumstances, this decision revises the Commission's preliminary determination on the need for hearings. Evidentiary hearings are not needed in this proceeding.